The Russian national track and field team will not have the right to compete in the European Championship in French Lille.
This was reported by the head of communications of the European Athletics Association (EAA) James Mulligan.
"In Lille will fight for the awards of 11 national teams. Russian athletes do not have the right to compete in this tournament under their own flag. They can not be declared as a neutral team, "Mulligan said..
Recall that the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) allowed part of the Russian athletes to compete in international competitions under a neutral flag.
The team championship of Europe will be held June 24-25.